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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tar Heel Pie

I grew up eating apple and pumpkin pie, don't really remember any other type until I started baking for myself and I still pretty much stuck to fruit pies. The November magazines are loaded with all kinds of fun ideas and I found Tar Heel Pie in Woman's Day. Now this pie isn't going to make the Top 10 List of Prettiest... But it sure is good, nice and rich, I'd describe it as a wet brownie in a pie crust!

I had embellishment plans for the crust but half the dough recipe as written barely makes enough to fill the pie plate, so you would need to make extra to do anything fancy.

Sprinkle with 4 Tblsp water, add 1 Tblsp more at a time until the dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed.

Shape into a 1" think disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least one hour and up to 2 days.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Roll out dough and fit into a 9" pie plate.

For the Pie: Melt butter, place chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the warm butter on top, stir until smooth.

Add the sugars, flour, eggs, vanilla, coffee and salt, mix to combine. Stir in the nuts.

Pour filling into the pie shell. Bake until set and the crust is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.

Let stand for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Notes:

I found the coffee pronounced in this recipe, you might want to start with 1/2 tsp and add more if desired.

I used walnuts. Why? Say it with me now... 'cause that's what I had on hand... right.

Full disclosure: This is a new pie crust to me, I've never added sugar before. The top of the crust that you fold under stuck to the lip of the pie dish. It also broke off when trying to remove slices from the dish. Instead of laying the crust over the lip I would try to keep it more vertical with the sides.

All in all, this is a great dessert and something a little different for chocoholics:@)

Personally, Lynn, I think this pie is BEAUTIFUL! And if you think it needs help, you could always put Redi-whip rosettes around the edges. Mmmmm-mmmm.And this from someone who made a chocolate molten lava cake in the crockpot today.

About Me

My boys are grown and on their own and while the day job puts food on the table, it doesn't feed the soul. So this Philly Girl started Pig In Mud. Please join me as I welcome each season and holiday through brief posts focusing on home cooking, baking and crafts. I hope you'll find this a happy place that provides inspiration:@) Lynn